Some exciting things are on our calendar. Please let me know what you’d like to attend. Monday 8/3, 12N Networking Zoom Thursday 8/6, 12N Networking Zoom Tuesday 8/11, 12N BYO lunch at Rich Buyer’s office (462 7th AvenueSuite 621) Wednesday 8/12, 6PM LI Dinner Heirloom Tavern (32 Railroad Ave.Glen Head, NY) Monday 8/17, 10AM Networking […]
I love networking (well, most of it anyway). After decades of doing it, I still genuinely enjoy meeting new people, making PROACTIVE introductions, and watching connections and business opportunities unfold. That said, there are a few networking habits that can turn something enjoyable into a chore. 1. The “it’s all about me” networker.They do all […]
Meeting someone at a networking event is only the beginning. The real value comes from what happens afterward. If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I follow up with networking contacts without being pushy?” or “How often should I stay in touch?” you’re asking the right questions. The goal isn’t to chase business, it’s to build […]
I hate to network because… It’s time consuming. I’m introverted. I hate talking to strangers. I’d rather be home in sweatpants. I never know what to say. I feel conspicuous walking into a room alone. I don’t really like “people-y” people. Everyone else seems smarter than me. Everyone else seems more successful than me. I’m […]
Hello, happy networkers. Are you networking more and enjoying it less? That happens, and when it does, burnout isn’t far behind. Here are 3 ways to bring the joy back into networking: 1. Be selective about where you goHate early mornings? Then why are you dragging yourself to a 7 or 8am meeting? Don’t convince […]
Networking is often thought of as the golden ticket to business growth, and it can be, but simply showing up to events, collecting business cards, or connecting on LinkedIn doesn’t guarantee results. If your networking efforts feel flat or like a waste of time, you’re not alone. The issue usually isn’t networking itself, it’s how […]
I’ve been in business long enough to know that if your pipeline feels slow, your networking probably is too. 2026 isn’t the year I sit back and hope referrals magically appear, it’s the year of intentional, strategic, unapologetic outreach. Here’s what I’m adding to my mix and maybe it sparks something for you too. 1. […]
Remember the days when networking was fully in-person? Meetings in the morning and meetings at night. Lunches, coffee meetups and evening mixers. You were “on” all day, dressed, presentable, smiling, making conversation, remembering names, making introductions, and trying to be fully engaged even when you were running on fumes. And while all of that was […]
There’s a reason people say they hate networking. It’s not because networking doesn’t work, it’s because they’ve experienced the worst version of it. You know the kind. The glad-handing, forced smiles, thinly veiled pitches, and the ask-without-giving. The follow-up that only happens when someone wants something, and the disappearing act with no thank you, no […]
Networking, Sales
How Networking Can Supercharge Your Business in the Year Ahead (and Exactly How to Get Started)
If you’re looking for a powerful, proven way to grow your business in the year ahead, networking should be at the top of your list. Not the awkward, card-collecting kind of networking, but strategic, relationship-driven networking that builds trust, visibility, and opportunity over time. In an era where algorithms change weekly (that’s you LinkedIn), and […]